Assignment: The Milky Way Galaxy and other Galaxies MS-ESS1.A-2 Assignment

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5 activities: 5 games

79 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Basketball Master

Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.

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Teacher Ratings (884) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (271963) 3.9 stars.

Activity 2: Question Game. Estimated duration: 12 min

Galaxy Volleyball

You just got served! In this rousing round of volleyball, you will learn about the solar system and our galaxy. As the ball swishes past the net, all these important facts will swish into your brain. Play close attention so you can defeat your opponent at the end! After a short introduction, you will be ready to bump, set, spike the quiz into oblivion.

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Teacher Ratings (47) 4.1 stars.

Student Ratings (10372) 3.6 stars.

Activity 3: Question Game. Estimated duration: 16 min

Galactic Monkey (Mid)

In this game, a monkey will teach you about galaxies and the universe. You'll need to remember what you've learned, because the monkey needs your help! You will need to pop the bubbles to save the monkey from the perils of outer-space. Each step of the way you'll gain a little more knowledge about the rules that govern space.

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Teacher Ratings (95) 4.2 stars.

Student Ratings (13953) 3.9 stars.

Activity 4: Question Game. Estimated duration: 20 min

Galaxy Escape

10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

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Teacher Ratings (406) 4.4 stars.

Student Ratings (224364) 3.9 stars.

Activity 5: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 19 min

The Stars And Beyond

After playing this game, you will be a Professor at NASA. Your training begins in a lab where the Professor will use three different telescopes to show you the marvels of the universe and galaxies. You will receive your academic certification by answering multiple-choice questions about what you've learned. Each round consists of different activities and a galaxy of information! Good Luck, future Professor!

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Teacher Ratings (74) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (12560) 3.1 stars.